COOK-OFF FOR A CAUSE Plaquemines Parish United Way INAUGURAL Jambalaya Cook-Off SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2013 Government Complex 225 F Edward Hebert Belle Chasse, LA 70037 All proceeds will benefit Plaquemines C.A.R.E. Centers and the Plaquemines Y.M.C.A. S. Music, Games and Activities for the kids - Fun for the whole family!
REGISTRATION PACKAGE CONTENTS Basic Information Event Timeline Sponsorship & Registration Information Jambalaya Cook-Off Rules Registration Form
BASIC INFORMATION Purpose: To heighten awareness for the 2012-2013 Plaquemines Parish United Way Campaign, benefiting Plaquemines C.A.R.E.Centers and the parish YMCA s. This is a fun event that will allow teams in Plaquemines Parish to compete for the title of Best Jambalaya! Event Date: Saturday, March 16, 2013 Event Location: Government Complex 225 F. Edward Hebert Belle Chasse, LA. 70119 Judges: To Be Determined Awards: Prizes will be awarded for: First Place Second Place People s Choice Tickets: Open to the Public $8.00 (advance) $10.00 (at the door) Children under 12: free $2.00 Soft Drinks and Water / $4.00 Beer Booth Removal will begin at 7:15 pm Registration Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2013 For more information contact: Eileen Barthe Phone (504) 827.6817 Fax (504) 821.4378 Eileenb@unitedwaysela.org
EVENT TIMELINE 12:00 pm 1:30 am: Teams set up 1:30 pm 2:00 pm: Teams begin cooking 4:00 pm: Doors open to the public 4:00 pm: Begin Serving Jambalaya 4:00 pm 4:15 pm: Judges Arrive 4:15 pm: Judging Begins 6:00 pm: Ceremony/Award Prizes 7:00 pm: Event Ends/Clean-Up
SPONSORSHIP & REGISTRATION INFORMATION Platinum - $1,000 Signage at entertainment stage area Multiple stage announcements and recognition Complimentary Jambalaya Cook-Off Team entry 25 Complimentary entrance tickets Gold - $500 Signage at entertainment stage area Complimentary Jambalaya Cook-Off Team entry 10 Complimentary entrance tickets Silver $300 Signage at entertainment stage area Complimentary Jambalaya Cook-Off Team entry 6 Complimentary entrance tickets Jambalaya Cook-Off Team Team of Four only: $150 Deadline: March 1. Entries received after this date will be $200. 10 free tickets will be given to each Team. Make Checks Payable to: United Way SELA Plaquemines Cook-Off & Mail to: United Way of Southeast Louisiana 2515 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 OR drop off at Ansardi Financial 8611 Highway 23 Suite C-1 Belle Chasse, LA.70037
JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF RULES Registration and payment must be made by March 1, 2013. Any team registering after that date will pay a registration fee of $200 per team. Participants must provide all cooking and cleaning supplies, fire extinguishers, etc., just as if you were tailgating. Plan to provide enough jambalaya for 100 people (minimum 15 pounds of rice). Jambalaya meats are limited to a combination of beef, chicken, turkey, or pork only (any or all). The meat must be boneless. No wild game or seafood. All cooking will take place at the site. There will be no pre-cooking of ingredients exception is smoked meat. Meat can be seasoned ahead of time. Other ingredients can be sliced or cut ahead of time. Serving to the public will begin at 4:00 pm. Water and soft drinks will be available for purchase at 4:00 pm. Team membership is 4 members maximum. In order for latecomers to have samples, please do not package foods in bags prior to 7:00 pm. If you desire to begin clean up early, package your food in disposable aluminum pans (provided by you). To ensure the safety of all participants, vehicles will not be permitted to enter set up area after 2:00 pm. No team or personal vehicles will be permitted to exit the set up area prior to 7:00 pm. Taking bags or containers of food from the event site before the event ends not allowed.
REGISTRATION FORM All teams must submit a registration form. Please make checks out to United Way of Southeast Louisiana. For more information contact Eileen Barthe at 504-827-6817 or Eileenb@unitedwaysela.org. Team registration deadline is March1, 2013. There is a $50 late registration fee per team after this date. Organization Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Team Name: [ ] $150 per team entry fee enclosed Team Members: Captain: Member #2: Member #3: Member #4: Table and Chairs needed: [ ] Yes [ ] No Tents needed: [ ] Yes [ ] No Additional Tickets needed: Amount: tickets at $ per ticket for a total of $. [ ] Check enclosed I am unable to enter a Team but would like to make a donation of $. [ ] Check enclosed